Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

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Aurangabad, name was held by the Most Famous Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, Aurangabad city is popular for its rich heritage. A well-specifiedtravel destination in the state of Maharashtra, it is dotted with a number of city attractions and so is a perfect weekend getaway from Mumbai. Situated on the banks of the River Kham, Aurangabad is also well-specified as the gateway to the World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Travel to this city is truly heritage and cultural as well as an architectural delight for the travellers. Please don’t forget to get your hands on most popular Himroo shawls, jewellery with semi-adorable stone, Pathani sarees, metal artifacts and Mashru and Kimkhab weaves.

How to Reach Aurangabad

By Train

The Aurangabad railway station is well-connected to Mumbai. Anyone can easily board a train from Mumbai to go to Aurangabad.

By Air

The airport of Aurangabad, Chikalthana Airport, is just 10 km away from the city centre. It is well-connected to most of the popular cities of India including Mumbai. You can board a flight from Mumbai to Aurangabad and then from the airport, you can hire a taxi.

By Road

The Aurangabad city is also well- connected by road to all the precious destinations in the state. There is an option to ride state- provided roadways bus. However, luxury buses are also available between Mumbai and Aurangabad.

City Major Attractions in Aurangabad

The Ajanta Caves

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site of the Ajanta Caves is approximately 106 km from here. These 30 rock-cut caves are devoted to Buddhism Religion, detailed Viharas and Chaitya Grihas. 5 of these are Buddhist sanctury and the pausing 25 are lamasery. These caves accelerate from the 2nd century. Sculpted in 2 phases, these caves are a classic master of Indian art and Buddhist Religious art accommodatemodel of Lord Buddha and Jataka tales.

The Ellora Caves

Made in between the 5th and 10th century, the Ellora Caves are listed inUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites. Situated at a distance approximately 30 km from Aurangabad, these caves are devoted to Hinduism, Jainism as well as Buddhism Religions. A no of 43 caves, at all of 12 are Buddhist caves, 17 are Hindu caves and 5 are Jain caves. Those caves are well – knownfor their amazingdesigns.

Baradari Iwaz Khan Aqueduct

Baradari Iwaz Khan Aqueduct, in ashespresent-day, is a big travel attraction and a place of importaince of romantic couples. The wrecked walls of the architecture are theconfirmations of the attack by the Maratha rulers. Baradari Iwaz Khan Aqueduct is a amazing piece of architecture, always attracting the travellers from everywhere.

Bibi ka Maqbara

Bibi ka Maqbara was build up in 1679 AD by the son of Aurangzeb, in the flashback of Rabia, his mother. The design of this build up, designed by Ata Ullah was energised from the Taj Mahal. This sandstone remembering has a marble dome and has plastered walls. The courtyard of the memorial is octagonal in shape.

Naukonda Palace

Todayessentially in ashes, the Naukonda Palace was againemployed by Nizam Ali Khan when he was in Aurangabad. The complication of this palace consists of a number of amusingarchitecture contaning 5 Zananas, a Masjid, A Kachahri, Dewan-i-Khas and Dewan-i-Am. Every section of this palace has a water tank and a garden. The Hamam in the middest part is in a good state.

Sunheri Mahal

Sunheri Mahal was instruct by a Bandalkand chief who was accompanying Auranzeb into the Deccan Region. Arranged in Paharsingpura suburbs of Aurangabad, this development is in lime and stone. Situated on an grand platform, this palace has amazing paint arts on the walls, which were once in gold, but now is about in ashes.

Killa Arak

Killa Arak has beeninstruct by Aurangzeb in the year 1692. This is a luxurious palace, which is also has been ashes today but still beauty the travellers. This palace has 4 entry gates and a Nakar Khana for the musicians ownwards with the Jamma Masjid and the Darbar Hall. Those room where the rule of Aurangzeb was placed was amongst a well-beautify garden.

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